Charles E. Vreeland

Biography

Charles E. Vreeland spent his naval career promoting innovation and an informed officer corps, serving in a variety of ships and administrative posts. He advocated for careful intelligence-gathering and strategic planning as the Navy moved into the twentieth century.

His experience and calm temperament helped guide the fleet through modernization, and he continued to advise junior officers even after retirement. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, where his influence on naval professionalism is quietly remembered.